WHAT IS THIS BUSINESS? Roof coating is applying a protective liquid membrane over existing commercial or residential roofs to extend their life and prevent leaks. You quote the job, apply the coating, and collect payment. No tear-off or replacement work required.

IS THIS BUSINESS RIGHT FOR YOU? This is for anyone willing to invest $5,000 to $7,000 in startup equipment and commit to door-knocking commercial properties in year one. You do not need roofing experience, but you need to treat this as an active business from day one. If you want a hands-off income source, this is not the right fit.

WHY THIS BUSINESS The roof coating industry is a $2.8 billion market growing 8 to 12 percent annually. Building owners pay $2 to $4 per square foot to restore a roof rather than $8 to $15 per square foot to replace it. That savings gap is your selling point on every job. A full-time solo operator closing 6 to 8 jobs per month generates $150,000 to $200,000 monthly at 65 to 75 percent net margins.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• Buy the right equipment and coating materials before your first job

• Inspect roofs, price jobs accurately, and present three-option proposals

• Generate leads by door-knocking, Google Business Profile, and property managers

• Hire crew members, add maintenance contracts, and build toward a sellable business